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Laura Rae sworn in as new councillor
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsLaura Rae has officially taken her seat as a Western Bay of Plenty District Councillor, after being sworn in at this month’s full council meeting.
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New Te Puna Community Centre open for business
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsThe new Te Puna Community Centre is now up and running. This refurbished building will remain on site until a decision is made about permanent facilities at the park.
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Ōmokoroa’s road to the future
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is putting people in the driver’s seat at a community information session about the mahi it’s doing in Ōmokoroa.
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The votes are in for Council by-elections
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsLaura Rae has been elected to the Western Bay of Plenty District Council as the Maketu-Te Puke Councillor, while Chris Dever has been elected to the Ōmokoroa Community Board.
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Housing Action Plan aims to build a better future for all
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsMaking sure that all people are well housed throughout the different stages of life is a key focus in Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s refreshed Housing Action Plan 2024.
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Parking camera trial in Katikati and Te Puke
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsRoving parking cameras are being trialed in Katikati and Te Puke, to see if they would be of benefit to the Western Bay District.
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Transforming Tahawai Reserve for the Community
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsThis will be an asset for our community to enjoy for generations to come.
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Te Puke ‘walks the talk’ for the Spatial Plan
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsThanks for all your feedback, Te Puke! Our consultation on the Te Puke Spatial Plan has now finished.
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Waihī Beach School couldn’t ‘bee’ more excited
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsWaihī Beach School was left buzzing after being selected for Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Win a Working Bee competition.
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Highfield pond clean-up to improve water quality
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsThe Highfield stormwater pond in Katikati is being dredged and deepened to improve its ability to hold and treat water before it is released into the Uretara Stream.
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$140,000 up for grabs for community projects
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Community Matching Fund is now open, with $140,000 available to help fund projects that make a difference across the rohe.
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Prole Road detour as works enter new phase
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe next phase of the $23 million Prole Rd upgrade will soon begin, with a detour at the Prole Road and Ōmokoroa Road intersection likely to be in place until the end of the year.
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Ōmokoroa park and ride relocating as part of intersection upgrade
Kaimai WardNewsFrom Saturday 6 July, the carpark and Park and Ride will be closed and relocated just north of Prole Road, making way for the construction crew to start ground preparations for the roundabout.
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Leash go… work begins on Katikati dog exercise area
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsNow that’s paws for celebration! Work has begun on Katikati’s new dog exercise area at Donegal Reserve.
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A guide to Western Bay of Plenty’s best stargazing spots for Matariki
Interesting ReadsNewsCheck out our top spots to celebrate Matariki
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Voting for vacant Western Bay seats now open
Kaimai WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsVoting is now open to decide who will fill Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s vacant Maketu-Te Puke Councillor, and Ōmokoroa Community Board seats.
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Community helps chart course of boat ramp design
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsA new barbecue area, more street lighting and CCTV cameras have been added to the proposed upgrade of Katikati’s Beach Road boat ramp and surrounds, following community consultation.
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Ōmokoroa dog exercise area location update
Kaimai WardNewsBoth Links View Drive Reserve and Precious Family Reserve are off the table as locations for any prospective dog exercise area in Ōmokoroa.
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Hundreds join kōrero on Long Term Plan
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThanks for putting yourselves in the picture Western Bay. Consultation on our Long Term Plan 2024 - 2034 has now closed.
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Matariki festivities light up the Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsStarry nights ahead!
